NASSAU BAY BUILDING OFFICIAL MARK STELLY TO RETIRE After serving the citizens of Nassau Bay for eight years, Building Official Mark Stelly will retire in June 2022. The Building Official oversees the Building Department for the City, reviewing plans and inspections; working with local contractors, homeowners, architects and engineers; scheduling maintenance of City Hall, and maintaining a presence in the community. With his departure, the role of Building Official will be taken over by Cris Roth, who began working alongside Stelly on January 31. “What I’ve enjoyed most about this position is working with contractors and residents, sharing the knowledge I’ve gained over the years and helping people realize their dreams,” Stelly said. Long-term experience
Stelly began his 23-year career in municipal government in October 1999, when he was hired by Mary Chambers, former Assistant City Manager for Nassau Bay, as Baytown’s Housing Rehabilitation Specialist. He advanced to Deputy Building Official in Baytown in less than a year. In 2008, Stelly and Chambers crossed paths for a second time, when she hired him as the Building Official in League City. They got the chance to work together again in Nassau Bay.
“When Mary hired me as the Building Official in Nassau Bay in 2014, the running joke was that I was just following her around,” Stelly said. “We have maintained a fantastic working relationship over the years.”
Impact in Nassau Bay
Stelly said his tenure with Nassau Bay was marked with significant advancements within the community.
“I’m grateful to have contributed to the completion of the sixstory medical office building for Houston Methodist, and also to have been a part of the home elevation grant projects,” he said. “It will also be incredible to see the impact the Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute will have on the community.” With valued assistance from his staff as well as the Public Works Department, Stelly has also successfully maintained the City’s Class 7 rating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS).
“To maintain our Class 7 rating, the City conducts outreach efforts to encourage our citizens to purchase and maintain their flood insurance, furnishes inquirers with basic flood zone information from the community’s latest Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and offers one-on-one advice regarding property protection,” Stelly said. “By maintaining our Class 7 rating, the City of Nassau Bay is performing as well as or better than our neighbors in terms of floodplain management, qualifying our residents for a 15 percent discount on flood insurance premiums.” Tana Welch, Building Department Coordinator, said her time working with Stelly has been very positive.
“I am proud to have worked under Mark’s guidance and leadership for the past year,” she said. “Not only is he an amazing boss, but he has shown himself to be a loving and caring person.” Retirement plans
While he admits he never saw himself retiring, Stelly has a few goals in mind now that he’ll have more time on his hands.
“I like building things, and I have a portable sawmill coming any day now,” he said. “I’ll be able to make furniture including chairs and tables, and what will start as a hobby might turn into something more. I’m also looking forward to having more time to go elk hunting.”
NASSAU BAY HOMES ASSOCIATION: ELECTION RESULTS, POOL HOURS Congratulations to Shelly Gregory and Haley Uhl. Following the Nassau Bay Homes Association Trustee Election in May, they have been duly elected by the homeowner members, and will be installed at the regular May 19th meeting of the trustees. Thanks to Don Hollowell for participation. Special thanks to amazing election desk volunteers Cheryl McGee, Ty Loyd, Patty Henderson, Juan Guerrero, Susie Blake, and Rose Minor. The June/July/August Pool Hours are 2-8PM Tuesday through Sunday. The pool will be closed Mondays for cleaning. Lap Swim will be available from June 1-July 19 from 6-7AM.
Visit nassaubayhomesassociation.org/pool for the Pool Closure Calendar and Pool tag information.
For weather related pool/marina information and more, please follow the Nassau Bay Homes Association on FacebookNassau Bay Homes Association and Nextdoor-Nassau Bay Homes Association. For more information, please see the official website www.nassaubay homesassociation.org, email nassaubayhomesassociation@gmail.com, or contact the office 281-333-2570. NBHA trustees meeting is held with the membership on the 3rd Thursday of each month, and meetings are held at 1322 Space Park Drive Cafe Conference Room.
